Probable cause
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusty crosswind.
NTSB analysis
The airplane was landing on a grass strip toward the west. The pilot stated that the airplane touched down on the centerline of the runway and was slowing down when the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind from the right. The pilot was unable to correct for the gust of wind and the airplane impacted trees on the left side of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing spar was broken, and the left wing spar was bent. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The wind at the time of the accident was recorded as 090 degrees at 9 knots.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12CA596 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 1, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Colfax, Wisconsin
- Nearest airport
- Eagle Ridge Ultralight Flightp (43WI)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built CH 750
- N-number
- N32JA
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.